doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd

gmonde · 11-26-2008, 06:08 PM

are the doug nash 5 speeds that have been converted to 4 spds legal in stock,also where in the nhra rule book or web site are the accepted transmission list ??????? just curious gmonde

Bill Belden · 11-26-2008, 08:39 PM

Yes as long as it isn't changed to a clutchless

DJ · 12-01-2008, 02:03 PM

Don't think you even have to convert it do ya? Just don't use more than 4 gears. A buddy used to run one in SS/O and he could only use 3 gears.....and there's usually someone listening. Have the rules changed to where you must disable it?

Mike Taylor 3601 · 12-01-2008, 08:41 PM

Used to have to blocked so only can engage correct # forward gears however many gears could be engaged made it 3-4-5 spd.
Mike Taylor 3601

Mark Yacavone · 12-01-2008, 09:05 PM

Used to have to have blanked off gear for 5th (direct)
It would be a good trick shifting to 5th with a 4 speed shifter (5th and reverse are on the same lever)

Mike Taylor 3601 · 12-01-2008, 09:40 PM

Had stick shift go kart when I was 13 had h pattern and I do mean small h pattern1-2 was u 2-3 was straight shot. Used lawn mower tranaxle with smaller pulley to gear up. Could get2-3'' wheelie w/ right parking lot conditions also wide open dump clutch,well really stomp, had idler tighten belt to transfer power
Was pioneer in sheetmetal manifolds tech 1980, but never got any recognition.LOL, had flange w/pipe&hose hook
mikuni from motorcycle to 8hp briggs.Got rubber all 3 gears also,had a blast and learned alot at same time.
I'd say you already know 4 gear on nash is usaully made 1-1 on 4 spd version or can set undriven also.
Mike Taylor 3601

Mike Pearson · 12-02-2008, 12:33 PM

In the early eighties I ran a Doug Nash 4+1 trans in my Super Stock Camaro. The gear pattern was 1345.Second gear was not used. Long made a shifter for that combo. Garley Daniels was the one that told me about it. There was not any et difference but ran about 1/2 mph faster. The high gear slider was pretty expensive due to the reverse gear teeth on the outside of it.

Bob Rice · 12-02-2008, 07:08 PM

Mike,
If you know anyone that needs a Nash 4 speed, I have the trans and Long shifter out of Garley's old Super Modified Chevy II.
Bob Rice

11-26-2008, 06:08 PM	#1
gmonde Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 615 Likes: 56 Liked 165 Times in 59 Posts	doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd are the doug nash 5 speeds that have been converted to 4 spds legal in stock,also where in the nhra rule book or web site are the accepted transmission list ??????? just curious gmonde

11-26-2008, 08:39 PM	#2
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd Yes as long as it isn't changed to a clutchless __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]

12-01-2008, 02:03 PM	#3
DJ Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tx Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd Don't think you even have to convert it do ya? Just don't use more than 4 gears. A buddy used to run one in SS/O and he could only use 3 gears.....and there's usually someone listening. Have the rules changed to where you must disable it?

12-01-2008, 08:41 PM	#4
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,369 Likes: 348 Liked 292 Times in 101 Posts	Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd Used to have to blocked so only can engage correct # forward gears however many gears could be engaged made it 3-4-5 spd. Mike Taylor 3601

12-01-2008, 09:05 PM	#5
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,807 Likes: 2,897 Liked 5,109 Times in 1,947 Posts	Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd Used to have to have blanked off gear for 5th (direct) It would be a good trick shifting to 5th with a 4 speed shifter (5th and reverse are on the same lever) __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

12-01-2008, 09:40 PM	#6
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,369 Likes: 348 Liked 292 Times in 101 Posts	Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd Had stick shift go kart when I was 13 had h pattern and I do mean small h pattern1-2 was u 2-3 was straight shot. Used lawn mower tranaxle with smaller pulley to gear up. Could get2-3'' wheelie w/ right parking lot conditions also wide open dump clutch,well really stomp, had idler tighten belt to transfer power Was pioneer in sheetmetal manifolds tech 1980, but never got any recognition.LOL, had flange w/pipe&hose hook mikuni from motorcycle to 8hp briggs.Got rubber all 3 gears also,had a blast and learned alot at same time. I'd say you already know 4 gear on nash is usaully made 1-1 on 4 spd version or can set undriven also. Mike Taylor 3601 Last edited by Mike Taylor 3601; 12-01-2008 at 09:43 PM.

12-02-2008, 12:33 PM	#7
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,443 Likes: 613 Liked 1,916 Times in 574 Posts	Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd In the early eighties I ran a Doug Nash 4+1 trans in my Super Stock Camaro. The gear pattern was 1345.Second gear was not used. Long made a shifter for that combo. Garley Daniels was the one that told me about it. There was not any et difference but ran about 1/2 mph faster. The high gear slider was pretty expensive due to the reverse gear teeth on the outside of it. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

12-02-2008, 07:08 PM	#8
Bob Rice Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 617 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd Mike, If you know anyone that needs a Nash 4 speed, I have the trans and Long shifter out of Garley's old Super Modified Chevy II. Bob Rice